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Update: Kaduna state governor, El-Rufai tests positive to coronavirus

by Chike Olisah

The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive to the coronavirus disease.

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COVID-19: Western diplomats warn of disease explosion, poor handling by government

by Chike Olisah

Some of the Western diplomats on Friday expressed fears over the abysmal way the Federal Government was handling the Coronavirus...

Sanwo-Olu, COVID-19: Lagos ramps up measure to smash disease as it begins fumigation, Covid-19: Total lockdowm imminent as Lagos fears confirmed cases could hit 39,000, Hotels to remain shut in Lagos, as manufacturing and construction companies get conditional waivers, COVID-19 palliative: Sanwo-Olu concludes Homegrown School Feeding Programme

COVID-19: Total lockdown imminent as Lagos fears confirmed cases could hit 39,000

by Titobioluwa Okunade

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the implementation of a complete lockdown of the state might not be far from...

Bulls gain momentum, as stimulus package lifts global financial markets

by Olumide Adesina

Global stock markets were bullish this week as a great amount of stimulus measures from around the globe had brought...

Lagos orders removal of all unapproved street gates in the state to ease traffic, Sanwo-Olu to stop pension for former governors, deputies, #EndSARS: Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution to include Lekki toll gate incident – Sanwo-Olu, Lagos approves resumption of all classes in public, private schools, Lagos takes major step towards delivery of Fourth Mainland Bridge, Lagos to construct rail line to airport terminal for international passengers, COVID-19: Lagos State to begin curfew on Sunday to disinfect metropolis, Lagos state government discharges 7 more coronavirus patients, Lagos state will reverse to full lockdown, Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects as he presents scorecard of first year in office, Lekki regional road: Sanwo-Olu revokes land titles of Elegushi Royal family, Lagos pays N1.3 billion into the RSA of 246 retirees, Lagos State to empower 2.5 million youths in Arts and Crafts, Governor Sanwo-Olu appoints new Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development

COVID-19: Lagos State to begin curfew on Sunday to disinfect metropolis

by Titobioluwa Okunade

The Lagos State Government disclosed on Friday that there would be a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state, starting from Sunday.

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COVID-19: NCDC, NPA clarify controversy over cases

by Chidinma Nwagbara

The NPA and the NCDC have come to an agreement over the six coronavirus cases reportedly found in a vessel.

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Finance Minister: Nigeria to go into recession if …

by Chike Olisah

The Minister for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has warned that Nigeria might go into another round of recession.

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Update: Over 50 buildings destroyed, Gov. Akeredolu reveals cause of explosion

by Abiola Odutola

Over 50 residential, school, church buildings were destroyed by an explosion suspected to be bomb blast in Akure, about a...

Digital technology and blockchain altering conventional banking models - Emefiele, Exploring branchless and other digital forms of banking in a crisis

Exploring branchless, other digital forms of banking in a crisis

by Op-Ed Contributor

Banks these days have the digital options that allow their customers to manage the vast majority of banking needs without...

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NNPC, partners donate N11 billion to curb Coronavirus

by Abiola Odutola